hannalie taute | 2013
a c ol l e c tion of r e c e n t wor ks
The emotional and psychological impact of toys, dolls, children, relationships and the power of play, on me being a woman, wife, mother and bibliophile has always been themes I have explored and am still addressing in my work. Besides using a wide variety of mediums to investigate the above themes I have added the fragility of embroidery on rubber/inner tube to my repertoire. Being fascinated by the term ‘domestic engineer’, I feel that needle, thread and rubber are perfect for exploring this subject. I have always used found objects in my work and rubber/inner tubes are my recent obsession. The act of embroidering allows me some time to become calm, quiet and introspective. The contrast of using a needle on a discarded inner tube I find also appealing, and the masochist in me enjoys the impact this has on my fingers. - Hannalie Taute
Women have needs‌. | Copper wire embroidery on rubber and found tray | 440mm x 270mm | 2013
Hannalie Taute is a mixed media artist living in the lovely small town: Stilbaai in the Western Cape. Her work addresses issues related to women, motherhood and relationships. Being a bibliophile her works are often inspired by books. In her current body of work she embroiders on rubber/inner tubes. Hannalie received her National Higher Diploma in Fine Art at the P.E Techikon now known as the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. She has been nominated for the KykNet Fiesta award for her solo exhibition: “Skeidingsangs� at the 2011 KKNK art festival. Her work has been included in numerous private collections in South Africa and abroad.
Lobotoy-me Project | cotton thread, rubber and batting | 240mm x 80mm x 200mm | 2013
ce l ebrating woman
(l-r) Fetish I, II and III | Embroidery on rubber | 200 x 150mm | 2013
ce l ebrating woman
(l-r) Goddess of Filth, Hottentot Venus, Savage| Embroidery on rubber | 200 x 150mm | 2013
ce l ebrating woman
(l-r) Stockings, The Sacrifice (Octopus), Weeping Mother IV| Embroidery on rubber | 200 x 150mm | 2013
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(l-r) Brains, Intestines, Kidney | Embroidery on rubber | (l-r) 180mm diameter, 290mm diameter, 170mm diameter | 2013
Rubber, rubber on the wall…Who is the toughest of them all? Embroidery on rubber, found doillie and vintage frame 620 x 420 x 50mm 2013
She married him anyway (Bluebeard) embroidery on rubber/inner tube and found doillies 600 x 800mm 2013
Exercise Embroidery on rubber and found cloth 370 x 240 x 80mm 2013
Fancy Fool found object, material, thread and embroidery on rubber mounted on wood 500 x 110 x 90mm 2013
No more children Embroidery on rubber 380 x 160 x 700mm 2013
CU RR I C U L U M VITAE Born on a surreal day August 13, 1977 in a small town, Fochville, in the province previously known as the Transvaal. I matriculated in 1995 at Outeniqua High School in George, Western Cape. From there I decided to study Fine Art at the P.E Technikon from 1996 and received my National Higher Diploma in Fine Arts in 1999. Currently residing in Stilbaai where I live and work. Here follows a list of exhibitions: Solo Exhibitions 2011: “Skeidingsangs” KKNK festival, Oudtshoorn. 2009: “No strings attached” Knysna Fine Art Gallery, Knysna 2008: "Cut to fit", KKNK festival, Oudtshoorn 2004: "Siembamba, let’s play pretend", Joao Ferreira Gallery, Cape Town Group exhibitions 2013: “Summer Group Exhibition, at Erdmann Contemporary, Cape Town 2013: Ekhuruleni Thami Mnyele Art Competition- top 100 at Coen Scholtz centre, Kempton Park 2013: “Moriality Monkeys” at D-Street Gallery, Stellenbosch, curated by Aidon Westcott 2013: “Alice in Wonderland” at Longstreet Art Lovers 1932, curated by Gordon Froud 2013: “Prototype” at D-Street Gallery, Stellenbosch. Curated by Aidon Westcott 2013: “The Shining Girls for Rape Crisis” Charity exhibition curated by Jacki Lang and Lauren Beukes 2013: “Mash-up: Type” curated by Alex Hamilton at the Alex Hamilton Studio 2013: “Tom Waits for no man” traveling exhibition curated by Gordon Froud 2013: “Fried Autumn Art Fair” at Fried Contemporary, Pretoria 2013: “Bacchanalia to Festivalis” at theArtBusiness, Piketberg (curated by Sandra Hanekom) 2012: “From genre to manifesto” at theArtBusiness, Piketberg. (curated by Sandra Hanekom) 2012: “A New Chapter” (a cameo solo) at Part (Prins Albert Art Festival) 2012: “Flesh” curated by Aidon Westcott @ The Art Business, Piketberg 2012: “Onthoorn my nie” (installation @ Jamstreet farm, Oudtshoorn, KKNK 2010: “Van-Guard Winelands show” @Uitkyk Winefarm, Stellenbosh curated by Gerhi Janse van Vuuren- VANSA 2009: "Dark side of the moon" @ UCA Gallery, Observatory, Cape Town 2009: "The tattoo show" at Knysna Fine Art, Knysna 2008: The postcard show @ Off the Wall Contemporary Gallery, Paarl 2008: Group exhibition at Knysna Fine Art, Knysna 2007: "Shelf Life" - (curated by Belinda Blignaut) An Installation @ Cite, Knysna Fine Art, Knysna 2007: "Flesh" (curated by Chris Diedericks), KKNK festival, Oudtshoorn 2004: "Cutting Edge", Knysna Fine Art, Knysna 2004: ABSA ‘l Atelier competition, Johannesburg 2003: "Siembamba, the toys are us", Knysna Fine Art, Knysna 2003: "What is Life?" Competition, S.A National Museum, Cape Town. (An initiative of the HSRC)
Selected Publications/ Reviews 2005, Renee Holleman, “Siembamba let’s play pretend, Artthrob review, www.artthrob.co.za, February 2005. 2004, Theo Kleynhans, ‘Speelgoed maak bang’, Die Burger: 8 November 04. 2002, Haddad Viljoen, ‘n Labirint van vrouwees’, KKNK Festival Newspaper 2008, Laetitia Pople, 'Kuns op KKNK bekyk geslagsrolle', Die Burger 25 April 2008. 2008, Tisha Steyn, 'Taute pas nie in patroon', Die Burger 7 Mei 2008. 2009. Timothy Twindle “Exhibition about relationships” Weekend Post (EP Herald) 9 December 2009 2011, Steyn du Toit, “Hannalie Taute oor haar kuns, blogging en ma-wees” Litnet 2012, Janine Oelofse, “Toys from Tyres” SOUTH magazine, Winter edition Awards and Prizes 2012 Nominated for the ‘Kyk-net FIESTA” award as best visual art production at a festival
Contact details: E: hannalie.t@gmail.com T: 072 194 8335 www.hannalietaute.wordpress.com
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